Meaning and Usage
The Korean adjective "배부르다" literally means "to be full" in the context of having eaten enough food. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to express satiety after a meal.
Common Contexts
You will hear "배부르다" when talking about meals, snacks, or any situation involving eating. It often appears with verbs like "먹다" (to eat) or in expressions describing hunger and fullness.
Collocations and Patterns
- 배가 부르다: literally "the stomach is full," the most common way to say "I am full."
- 배부르다 + 고 싶지 않다: to express not wanting to eat more because you are full.
- 배부르다고 하다: to report someone saying they are full.
Register and Politeness
"배부르다" is neutral and can be used in both casual and polite speech. To be more polite, you can add polite endings like "배부릅니다" or "배부르세요."
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "배부르다" with "배고프다" (to be hungry). Remember, "배부르다" means you have eaten enough, while "배고프다" means you need to eat.
Using "배부르다" correctly helps you express your physical state clearly and naturally in Korean conversations about food and eating.